Caol Ila 15 Year Old 1969 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £999
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Oily, Medicinal
- Description
- Gordon & MacPhail's Connoisseurs Choice bottling of Caol Ila distilled in 1969 and aged 15 years, marked by its distinctly retro label. This 1984 indie release offers a window into classic Islay character from a significant vintage.
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Caol Ila 15 Year Old 1969 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 15-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, leathery, oily, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Gordon & MacPhail's Connoisseurs Choice bottling of Caol Ila distilled in 1969 and aged 15 years, marked by its distinctly retro label. This 1984 indie release offers a window into classic Islay character from a significant vintage.
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